8 Best Brunch Spots In San Miguel De Allende Mexico

San Miguel de Allende is one of Mexico’s most traditional and historic cities as well as a hub of gastronomic activity, with top-notch Mexican, European and American food in particular. Here are eight great places to enjoy a breakfast and brunch to remember.

1. Lavanda Cafe

Restaurant, Cafe, Mexican, Vegetarian

Arguably the best gourmet breakfast and brunch spot in town, Lavanda Cafe serves culinary delights made with love and creative spirit. Its famous eggs Benedict, the homemade lemonades and the lavender coffees are some of the menu’s highlights that should not be missed. The rustic, fresh and welcoming courtyard of this cozy restaurant is a great spot to unwind in.

2. La Mesa Grande

Restaurant, Mexican

A gourmet all day café/restaurant/bakery, La Mesa Grande is famous for its breads and top-notch thin-crust pizzas. Decorated like a Mediterranean rustic taverna, this relaxed place is ideal to enjoy a wholesome breakfast or brunch. La Mesa Grande also serves a variety of delicious sandwiches, fresh salads, pastries, coffees, beers and rich desserts. The communal tables and the laid-back ambience are good excuses to strike up a conversation with other patrons.

3. El Pegaso

Restaurant, Mexican

Open all day for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, El Pegaso never disappoints with its great Mexican food and it is popular among locals. The chiles rellenos, the eggs Benedict, the huevos rancheros and the well-made margaritas are some of the highlights of its extensive menu. The reasonable prices and a lovely rooftop terrace with great views of La Parroquia also add to the draw.

5. El Buen Cafe

Restaurant, Mexican

This simple and unpretentious family-run restaurant serves wholesome Mexican and continental meals. From its renowned chilaquiles, and ginger pancakes to the curry chicken salad and shrimp cakes, El Buen Cafe offers excellent breakfast and brunch options for a fair price. Its serene location towards San Antonio makes the trip from the centre worth your while to experience a more authentic and less touristy side of San Miguel.

6. Restaurante Lolita

Cafe, Mexican

San Miguel de Allende © TJ DeGroat:Flickr

There is no better place to enjoy a hearty breakfast in style than Lolita. This impressive high-ceiling restaurant is full of colonial grandeur and has an sophisticated feel. Its menu includes a good selection of well-known egg dishes, fresh pastries, cakes, excellent coffees and a variety of traditional Mexican cuisine. The restaurant also offers an outside patio facing on a busy street, which is perfect for people watching.

7. Cafe Rama

Restaurant, Mexican

This hip art café is a hotspot for gourmet meals in San Miguel. Interesting pop art on the walls is contrasted and complemented by antique-style furniture, making it a funky dining spot. In Cafe Rama you can enjoy creative fresh breakfasts, salads, sandwiches, bagels and great wines and beers. If you are feeling generous or creatively starved the art is for sale.

8. Cafe Buen Dia

Cafe, Mexican, Coffee, Vegetarian

A popular hangout for locals, Cafe Buen Dia is a simple and inexpensive spot to enjoy some authentic local delicacies. Cafe Buen Dia serves no-nonsense Mexican breakfasts together with the best cappuccinos and hot chocolates in town. The “omelette william” (three whites, one yolk) and the coffees are a must-try.

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